In St. Petersburg, Russia, surprise is one of their specialties. Not just for the tourists who arrive, ... cathedrals, and castles were closed and covered in thick layers of dust, ...

Russia has a treasure trove of stunning locations apart from the Red Square in Moscow or the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg - wich once belonged to the late Tsar Nicholas II. Many of the country ...

Why: St Petersburg is the cultural heart of Russia, with architectural gems such as the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral. You know you are in Russia because of the amazing castles and the ...

Explore a historic fort. Constructed in 1703, the vast Peter and Paul Fortress was one of the first buildings to be erected in St Petersburg. There’s a lot to see here so some planning could be ...

Alexandra Kulikova used to come across plenty of different European languages on the streets of Saint Petersburg, the iconic city founded by Peter the Great as Russia's "window to the West". "You ...